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Yahoo
12-04-2025
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Croatian Australian Model Lucy Markovic Dies at 27
SYDNEY — The fashion industry is mourning the death of 27-year-old Croatian Australian model Lucy Markovic, who died Friday following complications of a brain arteriovenous malformation. A serious condition where abnormal blood vessels in the brain become tangled, AVM can potentially cause bleeding or brain damage. Last month — in a since deleted, but widely reported Instagram post — Markovic told her social media audience that she required surgery on April 2 for an AVM 'the size of a golf ball.' More from WWD Australian Designer Perri Cutten Dies at 73 New York Fashion Designer Kenny Bonavitacola Dies at 71 Buzzy Women's Brand With Jéan Signs Deal for First Store Markovic had a brief career, first rising to prominence in Australia in 2015 as a 17-year-old from Queensland's Gold Coast who placed runner-up in the ninth season of reality TV show 'Australia's Next Top Model.' In May 2016 she made her Australian Fashion Week debut at the resort 2017 collections showcase. She made her international debut at the spring 2023 shows, booking exclusives for Versace and Givenchy, in later seasons walking for, among others, Dolce & Gabbana, Bally, Brandon Maxwell and Dion Lee. Her advertising campaigns included Versace, Victoria Beckham Holiday and Emporio Armani. She was a particular favorite of the Armani group, walking in six of its shows including for Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani and Armani Privé. Editorial work included Italy's Grey magazine; Vogue Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea; W; Vanity Fair Italia; Harper's Bazaar Arabia: Numéro Netherlands, and Australia's Side-Note. Donatella Versace lead the tributes to Markovic on her Instagram Stories, posting photos of her in Versace's fall 2023 show and the Versace spring 2023 campaign. Versace added, 'I am so sorry to hear the news about @lucymarkovicc. Rest in peace beautiful girl.' 'Today, we lost a star,' posted Markovic's Australian mother agency Kult Australia. 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lucy. She was radiant, warm and a beautiful soul. We will cherish being part of her journey.' Elite Model Management in New York posted a three-tile tribute. 'Modeling was one of Lucy's dreams, and we are deeply honored to have been part of that journey with her,' the agency wrote. 'She brought elegance, strength, and beauty to her work. But more than that, she brought herself — her warmth, her laughter, her light.' Markovic is also being mourned by the Australian sporting community, the Gold Coast Knights Football Club joining in the tributes on its Instagram and Facebook pages by posting a photo of a teenage Markovic in club uniform surrounded by her former teammates. 'It is with the deepest and most profound sadness that we share with the Knights family the passing of Lucy Markovic, a former junior player of the club and much loved member of the Gold Coast Croatian community,' the club wrote. The club said its senior men's and women's teams would mark a minute of silence for Markovic this weekend. Best of WWD Bottega Veneta Through the Years Chanel's Ambassadors Over The Years Ranking Fashion's Longest-serving Creative Directors
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lucy Markovic, star of ‘Australia's Next Top Model,' dies age 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on 'Australia's Next Top Model' and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27. Her agency, Elite Model Management, announced her death via social media on Thursday, saying she had been battling a rare brain condition. A message confirming her death was also posted to Markovic's official Instagram stories, just hours after a post announced she was 'battling for her life.' Elite Model Management's statement went on to call Markovic 'a bright shining light,' adding: 'Modeling was one of Lucy's dreams, and we are deeply honored to have been part of that journey with her,' it continued. 'She brought elegance, strength, and beauty to her work. But more than that, she brought herself — her warmth, her laughter, her light.' Markovic was a teenager when she competed on the ninth season of 'Australia's Next Top Model,' a show based on Tyra Banks' 'America's Next Top Model,' in 2015. She finished runner up, losing out in the final to Brittany Beattie. She went on to forge a successful modeling career, appearing in campaigns for brands like Versace and Victoria Beckham, and walking catwalks for Oscar de la Renta, Bulgari, Givenchy and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. She also appeared in high-profile magazines including Marie Claire and various international editions of Vogue. Three weeks ago, Markovic announced on Instagram she would be undergoing surgery for a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a tangle of blood vessels that can lead to brain damage and stroke. She described the malformation as 'the size of a golf ball' and said she had experienced seizures. The post revealed she had battled the condition for four years. It featured a photo of herself in hospital, along with an image of a brain scan. 'Full flood of emotions in this time,' she had written in the caption. 'Life's a journey and I'm ready for the next chapter.' Tributes flooded in from across the fashion world on Thursday, with newly crowned Model of the Year Alex Consani among those leaving messages for Markovic on her Instagram account. Fashion icon Donatella Versace, who now serves as Versace's chief brand ambassador, also used the platform to pay tribute to Markovic. 'I am so sorry to hear the news about @lucymarkovicc,' wrote Versace, who last month stepped down as her family label's chief creative officer after 28 years. 'Rest in peace beautiful girl.' Markovic's Australian agency, Kult Australia, meanwhile wrote: 'Today, we lost a star… She was radiant, warm and a beautiful soul.'
CNN
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Lucy Markovic, star of ‘Australia's Next Top Model,' dies age 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on 'Australia's Next Top Model' and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27. Her agency, Elite Model Management, announced her death via social media on Thursday, saying she had been battling a rare brain condition. A message confirming her death was also posted to Markovic's official Instagram stories, just hours after a post announced she was 'battling for her life.' Elite Model Management's statement went on to call Markovic 'a bright shining light,' adding: 'Modeling was one of Lucy's dreams, and we are deeply honored to have been part of that journey with her,' it continued. 'She brought elegance, strength, and beauty to her work. But more than that, she brought herself — her warmth, her laughter, her light.' Markovic was a teenager when she competed on the ninth season of 'Australia's Next Top Model,' a show based on Tyra Banks' 'America's Next Top Model,' in 2015. She finished runner up, losing out in the final to Brittany Beattie. She went on to forge a successful modeling career, appearing in campaigns for brands like Versace and Victoria Beckham, and walking catwalks for Oscar de la Renta, Bulgari, Givenchy and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. She also appeared in high-profile magazines including Marie Claire and various international editions of Vogue. Three weeks ago, Markovic announced on Instagram she would be undergoing surgery for a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a tangle of blood vessels that can lead to brain damage and stroke. She described the malformation as 'the size of a golf ball' and said she had experienced seizures. The post revealed she had battled the condition for four years. It featured a photo of herself in hospital, along with an image of a brain scan. 'Full flood of emotions in this time,' she had written in the caption. 'Life's a journey and I'm ready for the next chapter.' Tributes flooded in from across the fashion world on Thursday, with newly crowned Model of the Year Alex Consani among those leaving messages for Markovic on her Instagram account. Fashion icon Donatella Versace, who now serves as Versace's chief brand ambassador, also used the platform to pay tribute to Markovic. 'I am so sorry to hear the news about @lucymarkovicc,' wrote Versace, who last month stepped down as her family label's chief creative officer after 28 years. 'Rest in peace beautiful girl.' Markovic's Australian agency, Kult Australia, meanwhile wrote: 'Today, we lost a star… She was radiant, warm and a beautiful soul.'
CNN
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Lucy Markovic, star of ‘Australia's Next Top Model,' dies age 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on 'Australia's Next Top Model' and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27. Her agency, Elite Model Management, announced her death via social media on Thursday, saying she had been battling a rare brain condition. A message confirming her death was also posted to Markovic's official Instagram stories, just hours after a post announced she was 'battling for her life.' Elite Model Management's statement went on to call Markovic 'a bright shining light,' adding: 'Modeling was one of Lucy's dreams, and we are deeply honored to have been part of that journey with her,' it continued. 'She brought elegance, strength, and beauty to her work. But more than that, she brought herself — her warmth, her laughter, her light.' Markovic was a teenager when she competed on the ninth season of 'Australia's Next Top Model,' a show based on Tyra Banks' 'America's Next Top Model,' in 2015. She finished runner up, losing out in the final to Brittany Beattie. She went on to forge a successful modeling career, appearing in campaigns for brands like Versace and Victoria Beckham, and walking catwalks for Oscar de la Renta, Bulgari, Givenchy and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. She also appeared in high-profile magazines including Marie Claire and various international editions of Vogue. Three weeks ago, Markovic announced on Instagram she would be undergoing surgery for a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a tangle of blood vessels that can lead to brain damage and stroke. She described the malformation as 'the size of a golf ball' and said she had experienced seizures. The post revealed she had battled the condition for four years. It featured a photo of herself in hospital, along with an image of a brain scan. 'Full flood of emotions in this time,' she had written in the caption. 'Life's a journey and I'm ready for the next chapter.' Tributes flooded in from across the fashion world on Thursday, with newly crowned Model of the Year Alex Consani among those leaving messages for Markovic on her Instagram account. Fashion icon Donatella Versace, who now serves as Versace's chief brand ambassador, also used the platform to pay tribute to Markovic. 'I am so sorry to hear the news about @lucymarkovicc,' wrote Versace, who last month stepped down as her family label's chief creative officer after 28 years. 'Rest in peace beautiful girl.' Markovic's Australian agency, Kult Australia, meanwhile wrote: 'Today, we lost a star… She was radiant, warm and a beautiful soul.'
CNN
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Lucy Markovic, star of ‘Australia's Next Top Model,' dies age 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who rose to fame on 'Australia's Next Top Model' and later walked runways for the likes of Armani and Versace, has died age 27. Her agency, Elite Model Management, announced her death via social media on Thursday, saying she had been battling a rare brain condition. A message confirming her death was also posted to Markovic's official Instagram stories, just hours after a post announced she was 'battling for her life.' Elite Model Management's statement went on to call Markovic 'a bright shining light,' adding: 'Modeling was one of Lucy's dreams, and we are deeply honored to have been part of that journey with her,' it continued. 'She brought elegance, strength, and beauty to her work. But more than that, she brought herself — her warmth, her laughter, her light.' Markovic was a teenager when she competed on the ninth season of 'Australia's Next Top Model,' a show based on Tyra Banks' 'America's Next Top Model,' in 2015. She finished runner up, losing out in the final to Brittany Beattie. She went on to forge a successful modeling career, appearing in campaigns for brands like Versace and Victoria Beckham, and walking catwalks for Oscar de la Renta, Bulgari, Givenchy and Dolce & Gabbana, among others. She also appeared in high-profile magazines including Marie Claire and various international editions of Vogue. Three weeks ago, Markovic announced on Instagram she would be undergoing surgery for a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a tangle of blood vessels that can lead to brain damage and stroke. She described the malformation as 'the size of a golf ball' and said she had experienced seizures. The post revealed she had battled the condition for four years. It featured a photo of herself in hospital, along with an image of a brain scan. 'Full flood of emotions in this time,' she had written in the caption. 'Life's a journey and I'm ready for the next chapter.' Tributes flooded in from across the fashion world on Thursday, with newly crowned Model of the Year Alex Consani among those leaving messages for Markovic on her Instagram account. Fashion icon Donatella Versace, who now serves as Versace's chief brand ambassador, also used the platform to pay tribute to Markovic. 'I am so sorry to hear the news about @lucymarkovicc,' wrote Versace, who last month stepped down as her family label's chief creative officer after 28 years. 'Rest in peace beautiful girl.' Markovic's Australian agency, Kult Australia, meanwhile wrote: 'Today, we lost a star… She was radiant, warm and a beautiful soul.'
